Understanding Reasons for Cancer Disparities in Italy: A Qualitative Study of Barriers and Needs of Cancer Patients and Healthcare Providers.

Giulia Ferraris Veronica Coppini Maria Vittoria Ferrari Dario Monzani Roberto Grasso Gabriella Pravettoni

Published in: Cancer control : journal of the Moffitt Cancer Center (2024)

Current findings reveal persistent challenges in cancer care, including long waiting lists and regional disparities, highlighting the need for inclusive healthcare strategies. The value of psycho-oncological support is underscored, as well as the potential of the Internet's use for informational needs, emphasising the imperative for improved awareness and communication to overcome disparities in cancer care.

Keyphrases

healthcare
affordable care act
papillary thyroid
health information
health insurance
rectal cancer
genome wide
prostate cancer
squamous cell
radical prostatectomy
squamous cell carcinoma
human health
young adults
dna methylation
climate change
childhood cancer
minimally invasive